Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last September 12, 1962 Best: dawn, dusk Dolly Varden Lake fishing
Dolly Varden Lake fishing: not stocked since September 12, 1962. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout. Also recorded: Dolly Varden. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- September 12, 1962
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 1
- Since 1962
- Species stocked
- 1 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 2.4 in
- Elevation
- 248 ft
Fish at Dolly Varden Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last September 12, 1962 Best: dawn, dusk Dolly Varden Confirmed present
Dolly Varden Lake offers fair fishing for Arctic char and rainbow trout. The cabin at the lake offers seclusion. In the winter, there is ice fishing available at Dolly Varden Lake. (recreation.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Dolly Varden Lake is stocked
Stormy Lake (10.4 mi), Elephant Lake (10.7 mi), Scout Lake (12.1 mi), Cecille Lake (13 mi), and Barbara Lake (13.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Stormy Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Elephant Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Scout Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cecille Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Barbara Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 12, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 8,550 | 2.4 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Sterling, AK
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
From Sterling Hwy mile 83.4, drive about 13 miles north on Swanson River Road to the Kenai refuge campground on the lake, which has a boat launch and toilets. A refuge public-use cabin sits on the north shore; in winter it is reached by snowshoe or ski. About 95 ft deep.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.
About Dolly Varden Lake
Nearest lakes
Public land at Dolly Varden Lake
Dolly Varden Lake is 0.6 miles outside the edge of Kenai Wilderness.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Dolly Varden Lake?
Fishing Dolly Varden Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. The one plant on record is Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked September 12, 1962, averaging 2.4 in. Dolly Varden is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Dolly Varden Lake stocked?
Not stocked since September 12, 1962.
How big are the fish stocked at Dolly Varden Lake?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Dolly Varden Lake average 2.4 in.
How do you get on Dolly Varden Lake?
The nearest town is Sterling, AK. Facilities include restrooms and camping. From Sterling Hwy mile 83.4, drive about 13 miles north on Swanson River Road to the Kenai refuge campground on the lake, which has a boat launch and toilets. A refuge public-use cabin sits on the north shore; in winter it is reached by snowshoe or ski. About 95 ft deep.
Which lakes near Dolly Varden Lake were stocked more recently?
Stormy Lake (10.4 mi), Elephant Lake (10.7 mi), Scout Lake (12.1 mi), Cecille Lake (13 mi), and Barbara Lake (13.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Stormy Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Elephant Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Scout Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cecille Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Barbara Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.